If your are holidaying in or close to the city of Florence in Tuscany then a day trip around the Palazzo Strozzi is well worth your time! Situated between the Piazza Strozzi and the Tornabuoni road, this beautiful building and exhibition space is one of the finest examples of domestic Renaissance architecture in all of Florence.
Tourists planning to come here have plenty of luxurious holiday apartments and other rental accommodation available to them, both within Florence city and the surrounding area. Palazzo Strozzi is about a ten minute walk North West of the nearest train and bus station which is called Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Palazzo Strozzi’s foundation was laid in 1489 but wasn’t completed until 1538. It was the home of the noble Strozzi family and remained in their ownership until 1937. It now belongs to the city of Florence and is its largest exhibition platform. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sheer magnificence of the exterior architectural design before going inside to be spoiled with an ocean of visual beauty from the many exhibitions it houses within its walls.
Tourists planning to come here have plenty of luxurious holiday apartments and other rental accommodation available to them, both within Florence city and the surrounding area. Palazzo Strozzi is about a ten minute walk North West of the nearest train and bus station which is called Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Palazzo Strozzi’s foundation was laid in 1489 but wasn’t completed until 1538. It was the home of the noble Strozzi family and remained in their ownership until 1937. It now belongs to the city of Florence and is its largest exhibition platform. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sheer magnificence of the exterior architectural design before going inside to be spoiled with an ocean of visual beauty from the many exhibitions it houses within its walls.
It’s open all year round and continually refreshes its programme of exhibitions, theatre and music performances and events guide every season to ensure that every visit to this spectacular place is unique! Art gallery themes across the many sections of Palazzo Strozzi vary greatly in styles; from contemporary to abstract and Renaissance to modern pieces. There’s something here to excite every artistic outlook and there are always exciting workshops and tutorials to get involved with to inspire you to make your own art!
If you wish to relax during your tour of this splendid palace, there’s a charming eatery here called ‘Café Giacosa’ which is open daily from 9-8pm and Thursday from 9-11pm. After a delicious lunch, why not head upstairs to the first floor to the Piano Nobile where most of the major trending collections are on display; its opening times are the same as the café which allows the visitor a wealth of time to fully inhale the excellence that surrounds them.
To enjoy a breath of fresh air mixed with even more fascinating artwork, head down to the perfectly square courtyard gallery where you can enjoy a programme of theatre, concerts and exhibitions all year round. This wonderful building is a blossoming core of creativity that has absorbed inspiration from its city and released it again to the wider population in a feast of colour, music, dancing, drama and artistic energy!
If you wish to relax during your tour of this splendid palace, there’s a charming eatery here called ‘Café Giacosa’ which is open daily from 9-8pm and Thursday from 9-11pm. After a delicious lunch, why not head upstairs to the first floor to the Piano Nobile where most of the major trending collections are on display; its opening times are the same as the café which allows the visitor a wealth of time to fully inhale the excellence that surrounds them.
To enjoy a breath of fresh air mixed with even more fascinating artwork, head down to the perfectly square courtyard gallery where you can enjoy a programme of theatre, concerts and exhibitions all year round. This wonderful building is a blossoming core of creativity that has absorbed inspiration from its city and released it again to the wider population in a feast of colour, music, dancing, drama and artistic energy!
To put an end to an inspired day at the Palazzo Strozzi, visitors should pay a visit to the popular Agora I z beside the courtyard. This intricately designed shop is an exhibition in itself, filled with unique books and crafts from all over the world and designed with beautiful black and white Renaissance inspired wallpaper and clever lighting. With tickets at €12.50 per adult for full access to all the treasures within Palazzo Strozzi and free for children up to six years of age, a day trip around this palace of dynamic creativity is an excellent bargain! If you’re visiting the Palazzo Strozzi before August 2013, prepare to be amazed at the superb ‘Springtime of the Renaissance’ exhibition which celebrates the sculpture and arts created in Florence from 1400-1460. (Tickets can be purchased online here).
Photo Credit: Photos of Giovanni Dall'Orto
Photo Credit: Photos of Giovanni Dall'Orto
